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With its political and geographical significance in the history of Japan, the region of Kansai possesses three quarters of Japan's "National Treasure" buildings, half of its "National Treasure" artworks, as well as five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, making it an unmatched destination for heritage tourists to Japan.
Kyoto and Nara are both ancient capitals of Japan chock-a-block with temples and historical sites.
Himeji is famous for its gorgeous castle.
Banded together as the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range, the shrines of Yoshino, Mount Koya and Kumano are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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